Subsea Technician

Job Description

Position: ROV Pilot Technician  

Location: Perth, Offshore

To operate ROV systems both offshore and at onshore sites, working in harsh environments and traveling to various regional work sites (e.g., West Africa, Middle East, Caspian Sea).

Responsibilities:

• Pilot ROV systems as directed by the ROV Supervisor for survey, inspection, or work tasks.
• Perform planned maintenance and repairs on ROV units and ancillary equipment.
• Ensure familiarity with equipment and procedures before diving.
• Conduct pre/post dive checks and assist with ROV deployment and recovery.
• Monitor video, survey equipment, and vehicle tooling systems.
• Provide informative commentary on ROV operations for client presentation.
• Maintain familiarity with client data recording/reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Safety Awareness: Ability to locate and follow health, safety, and quality procedures; conduct safety meetings; complete Oceaneering forms (HSE processes, risk assessments); provide safety instructions; identify workplace hazards.
• Teamwork: Establish good working relationships, recognize limitations, and report emergencies.
• Emergency Procedures: Understand company/client emergency procedures; describe roles in emergencies; provide basic mentoring.
• Piloting Skills/Navigational Ability: Fly ROV using proper tether management; describe ROV controls; provide range and bearing information; perform tasks with manipulators.
• ROV System: Operate ROV independently; navigate CTAG; troubleshoot basic hydraulic/electrical issues.
• Maintenance: Perform planned maintenance; prepare work area; use system isolations; perform fault checks; use relevant tools/test equipment.
• Safe Operating Procedures: Understand and use proper communications during deck operations; checklists for launch and recovery; discuss environmental limitations.
• Administration: Use computer-based paperwork; maintain written and video logs.
• Technical Ability: Identify and describe hydraulic and electrical components of ROV systems.
• Install and test tools supplied with ROV systems.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures; contribute to a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent in Electronic/Electrical or Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering, or recognized Trade Apprenticeship.
• Valid Offshore Medical.
• Valid Offshore Survival.
• Completed requirements for ROV Jr Technician with 100 hours piloting and 2 evaluations.  
• Equipment: Experience with Workclass ROV Systems (e.g., Magnum, Triton) and Intervention Tooling.
• Software: PC literate with knowledge of Word and Excel.

Working Conditions: Offshore work involving exposure to outdoors, moving/vibrating equipment, high humidity, noise, and intense light. Potential exposure to airborne dust, fumes, gases, and open flames. Work surface is stable but elevated.